Vaitheeswaran Koil
Vaitheeswaran Koil is a Hindu temple in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[2] The temple is dedicated to the Shiva. Shiva is worshipped as Vaidyanathar or Vaitheeswaran meaning the "God of healing". It is believed that prayers to Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. Vaitheeswaran is a Tamil derivative from vaidya (Doctor) and Ishvara (God/Master). The temple is one of the nine Navagraha (nine planets) temples. It is associated with the planet Mars (Angaraka).
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| Location | Vaitheeswaran Kovil |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Mayiladuthurai |
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| Architectural type | Dravidian architecture |
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The holy waters of the Siddhamirtham tank in the temple contains nectar A holy dip is believed to cure all diseases.[2][1]
Vaitheeswaran Koil Media
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Vaitheeswaran temple
The shrine of Vinayagar near the temple tank
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Panoramic view of the temple
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It will be celebrated on March/April every year
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Eastern gateway with 'Adi' shrines and temple tree
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Vaitheeswaran temple
